Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Laurea in Economia, imprese e mercati internazionali - Enrollment from 2025/2026

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
A
IUS/01
9
A
SECS-P/07
9
A
SECS-P/01
9
A
SECS-S/06
9
B
SECS-P/08
9
C
SECS-P/12
English language B1 level
3
E
-

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
SECS-S/03
9
B
SECS-P/02
9
B
SECS-P/01
9
B
SECS-P/07
9
C
SECS-P/09
1 module among the following
9
B
IUS/14
9
B
IUS/07
9
B
IUS/09

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
SECS-P/07
9
B
SECS-P/01
9
B
SECS-S/06
9
B
SECS-P/05
2 modules among the following
6
C
SECS-P/03
6
C
SECS-P/01
6
C
SECS-P/03
6
C
SECS-P/01
Training
6
F
-
Final exam
3
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
A
IUS/01
9
A
SECS-P/07
9
A
SECS-P/01
9
A
SECS-S/06
9
B
SECS-P/08
9
C
SECS-P/12
English language B1 level
3
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
SECS-P/07
9
B
SECS-P/01
9
B
SECS-S/06
9
B
SECS-P/05
2 modules among the following
6
C
SECS-P/03
6
C
SECS-P/01
6
C
SECS-P/03
6
C
SECS-P/01
Training
6
F
-
Final exam
3
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
15
D
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Network economics and digital platforms  (2022/2023)

Teaching code

4S008945

Academic staff

Eleonora Matteazzi, Federico Innocenti

Coordinator

Eleonora Matteazzi

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SECS-P/01 - ECONOMICS

Period

Secondo semestre (lauree) dal Feb 20, 2023 al May 31, 2023.

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The aim of the course is to understand what digital platforms are and how they operate and what market equilibria emerge depending on the type of platform and the behavior of the participants. In particular, the student will be able to understand the strategies adopted by the platforms, often very distinct from those followed in more traditional contexts, and how these can influence the behavior of consumers and participating firms. Specific emphasis will be placed on the role of information asymmetries and market mechanisms to reduce them, such as the emergence of reputation and certification, as resolving mechanisms alternative to the regulator.

Prerequisites and basic notions

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Program

Digital platforms controlled by Alibaba, Amazon, Facebook, Netflix, and Uber have transformed the way we do business and also people’s everyday lives. The first part of the course is about market intermediation and the role of digital platforms in favoring the interaction between buyers and sellers. It aims to understand the economic principles governing how these platforms operate. The presentation of case studies provides key concepts such as how platforms manage network effects and which price and non-price strategies platforms choose.
The second part of the course investigates other aspects related to digital platforms, such as the interdependences between digital and traditional labor markets, new perspectives on regulation and competition law, gender issues in platform economics, and cross-country differences in the use of platforms.

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Didactic methods

The course consists of lectures.

Learning assessment procedures

The exam includes a written examination in which the student is asked to answer open questions and multiple choice questions.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Evaluation criteria

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Criteria for the composition of the final grade

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Exam language

Italiano